Scottish Government Close Contact Services Fund
The Scottish Government Close Contact Services Fund will provide a one-off payment to support eligible close contact service businesses impacted by the COVID restrictions and guidance introduced from 9 December 2021 to 24 January 2022 to control the Omicron variant.
How much is the grant?
The grant is a one-off payment of:
- £1,000 for self-employed businesses
- £1,500 for non-domestic rates (NDR) registered businesses with premises
Is my business eligible?
Businesses which own or rent premises with a non-domestic rates (NDR) account and self-employed individuals offering a close contact service are eligible, if they are registered as one of the following:
- beauty services
- hairdressing and hair removal services
- spa and wellness services
In addition, the business must provide at least one of the following services:
- hair washing
- trimming and cutting
- setting
- dyeing
- tinting
- waving
- straightening
- waxing
- threading
- laser hair removal
- shaving and beard trimming
- facials
- nail treatments
- manicure
- pedicure
- exfoliation
- dermatology & skin care treatments
- make-up
- lash extensions
- spray/application tanning by a person
How do I apply?
An online application form is available on the following link. Applications will close on Friday 4 March 2022.
https://findbusinesssupport.gov.scot/service/funding/close-contact-services-fund
The information in this blog provides only an overview of Scottish Government guidance and legislation in force at the date of publication and no action should be taken without consulting the detailed Scottish Government guidance and legislation or seeking professional advice. Therefore no responsibility for loss occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of the material contained in this blog can be accepted by the firm.
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